About

Jeff Dworkin is one of those solid, will-always-be there builders who is filling the inner circle of established Dallas neighborhoods with beautiful, affordable, energy efficient homes at unbelievable values. From a rich experience background of more than 40 years in the home building business, JLD Custom Homes can pass savings onto customers by putting what they want into their homes, not what others think they want.

And oh yes, you can buy a JLD Custom home for $600,000.

“We bring custom-styled homes to discerning buyers who would traditionally buy a production-type home,” says Jeff. “That’s how we are able to give better quality construction to a buyer at a better value.”

But make no mistake: JLD Custom homes are extremely energy efficient, green-built homes that fulfill the latest Energy Star requirements. They are brand new homes in a sea of vintage, circa 1940’s and 1950’s cottages, but the designs always fit the neighborhoods they are built in.

“If we build in a neighborhood that has mostly Craftsman-style homes,” says Jeff, “we’re going to build a home that will blend in.”

One aspect of the home-building process turns off many homebuyers: the time it takes to build a home. Some buyers cannot afford to lease or carry two home mortgages while they wait 9 months to a year for completion. JLD Custom Homes’ efficient building methodology has clients in their homes in less than 6 months from signing their contract, many in less than five!

“There was an unmet need in Dallas to build custom-styled homes in a way that took advantage of construction methods you usually see in high-production brands,” says Jeff.

Yet this buyer also wants the same energy efficiency components as the three million dollar consumer. That is one reason why all JLD Custom Homes have sustainable, energy efficient, or otherwise green touches, including R-38 insulation in the attics, tankless water heaters, radiant barrier roof decking, low-e 366 windows, drip irrigation, low flow faucets, 16 SEER A/C, CFL Bulbs, Energy Star appliances and more. All JLD Homes are Energy Star Version 3.0 and Green Built Texas Homes certified, by a third party energy inspector. JLD Custom Homes was awarded the “Excellence in Energy Performance Award” for 2011 by Oncor (Energy Star). They were the only Custom Builder in D/FW to receive this award.

“We are extremely proud that our hard work and dedication to building energy efficient well designed homes was recognized throughout D/FW” said Jeff Dworkin.

Buyers also love that all JLD custom homes are backed with a comprehensive one year home warranty, two year mechanical and a ten year structural warranty. The ten year structural warranty is backed by a third party company, Bonded Builders Home Warranty Group, for buyer’s complete peace of mind.

“Before I started this company, I worked for a large builder and I saw an opportunity to bring custom-styled homes to the Dallas-Fort Worth market”, says Jeff. “But I wanted to build a production home on the timeline with custom home touches.”

With JLD Custom Homes, buyers work with someone who understands every aspect of what goes into a home. Every homebuyer gets to work directly with Jeff Dworkin in creating their dream home, not a super or manager. Though there is increasing building activity in Dallas and at JLD, Jeff maintains that personal touch with every client.

“We stand behind our product 100 percent. All of our homeowners know how to contact me — in the middle of the day, or on the weekend — and they can contact me directly,” says Jeff. JLD Custom Homes is a member of the Dallas Builders Association, Texas Association of Builders, National Association of Homebuilders and Green Built Texas.

For more information visit the Website at www.JLDHomes.com or call at 972-789-1212.

Energy Saving FeaturesProgrammable thermostats with humidity and fresh air controls

Testimonials

When new construction attempts to replicate a specific period style, most end up with the feeling of an inferior prefabrication. We searched...When new construction attempts to replicate a specific period style, most end up with the feeling of an inferior prefabrication. We searched for months, well over a 150 homes, and the only one we really liked was a newly constructed craftsman style house. JLD Custom Homes had managed to successfully capture the original grace of the period. As luck would have it, Jeff was building the same model but in an even better location. He worked with us to add our own distinctive touches and upgrades. Even with frequent rain delays, the house was completed on schedule and the minimal punch list was knocked out in just a few days. Knowing what we know now, would we do it all again? Absolutely! Read More

Tuck and Kevin - Lakewood

The overall quality of the construction is also very high. From the kitchen cabinets, to the stair spindles, including the fireplace mantle ...The overall quality of the construction is also very high. From the kitchen cabinets, to the stair spindles, including the fireplace mantle are all made of high quality wood and the staining was carefully done. The wood work (base boards, crown molding, doors, window sills, etc.) throughout the house is also first rate. The chandeliers, ceiling fans, faucets, granite countertops and appliances are refined without being flashy. The use of high technology, making the house a “Texas green built” certified, is also an enormous plus. Based on my previous experiences, the square-feet based gas heating and electricity cost of the house during the winter months is around 40% less, and the electricity cooling during the summer so far is about 30% less than the most efficient new house I have lived in. Your work, dedication, supervision, high quality and attention to detail sets your company apart from any other builder I know. Read More

Jose' and Nicole- Vickery Place

"JLD finished our home ahead of schedule and very quickly responded to any punch list items or warranty repairs. We were very pleased with ..."JLD finished our home ahead of schedule and very quickly responded to any punch list items or warranty repairs. We were very pleased with the commitment to resolve any issues. We have enjoyed our JLD Custom home." Read More